Didi’s injury pained me: PM Modi says at Purulia meeting, says “Ashol Poribartan” will come on May 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting in Purulia on Thursday said that Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s injury in Nandigram had pained him a lot. He wished her speedy recovery. At the meeting however, he attacked the Trinamool Congress and Mamata Banerjee, calling the Trinamool a corrupt party. He said “Ashol Poribartan” (real change) will come on May 2.

Elections are scheduled in eight phases in West Bengal from March 27 to April 29. Results will be out on May 2.

Speaking in Bengali, Modi said that people were aware of the “atrocities” of the Trinamool government. “People of Bengal will stop all this, and we will form the government,” Modi said. He called the Trinamool as “Transfer My Commission” (TMC) while calling his government as DBT (direct benefit transfer).

Taking a dig on the Trinamool Congress popular slogan, “khela hobe” the PM said, “When it comes to the development and welfare of people, we do not play games.” He added, “You have played enough, now development will take place.”

He started his speech in Purulia with the problem of drinking water, stating that he is aware of the problems of local people and will solve it on an emergency basis. He emphasised on his oft-repeated promise of development through “double engine” – the same party ruling the state and Central governments. He took on the chief minister by asking why no development took place in Purulia and why not a single bridge was built in the last 10 years.

Talking of development, he harped on the better connectivity of Purulia with the rest of Bengal and India. He said, “We have already approved of developmental projects worth Rs 50,000 cr. Through the Eastern Dedicated Freight Sector we will connect Purulia with Dankuni and there will be more development in the area.” He also spoke of better road connectivity, which will mean that the youth of the area do not have to leave home for employment.